About this fund

Robeco BP US Select Opportunities Equities invests in midcap stocks in the United States. The selection of these stocks is based on fundamental analysis. The fund is primarily composed of stocks with a market capitalization of more than USD 750 million. Its bottom-up stock-selection process seeks to find undervalued stocks and is guided by a disciplined value approach, intensive internal research and risk aversion.

The value of the investments may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.Annualized (for periods longer than one year).Cumulized (total amount of return).Performances are gross of fees and based on closing values. In reality, costs (such as management fees and other costs) are charged. These have a negative effect on the returns shown.Performances are net of fees and based on transaction prices.

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The value of the investments may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.Annualized (for periods longer than one year).Cumulized (total amount of return).Performances are gross of fees and based on closing values. In reality, costs (such as management fees and other costs) are charged. These have a negative effect on the returns shown.Performances are net of fees and based on transaction prices.

Market development

Markets moved steadily upwards again in April with earnings starting positively. In the US, nearly all indices returned between 3 and 5 percent, led by large and mid cap growth. The Russell 1000 Value trailed the Russell 1000 Growth by 1% and the S&P 500 by 0.5%. Generally the best sectors were financials, transportation and consumer durables while healthcare, energy and utilities struggled. Healthcare's weakness was primarily related to the continuing debate over large-scale changes to the US system as promoted by several presidential candidates.

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Currency policy

Investments are predominantly made in securities denominated in US dollars. The subfund is denominated in US dollars

Dividend policy

No dividend is distributed. All returns are reinvested and translated into price gains.

ESG Integration policy

For Robeco BP US Select Opportunities Equities, ESG factors are qualitatively considered on an individual basis in the fundamental analysis but are not structurally integrated in the investment process.

Investment policy

The fund's broad definition of value looks beyond traditional value characteristics such as low price/earnings and price-to-book ratios, and includes analysis of long-term business fundamentals and short-term business momentum. The fund's investment objective is to participate in rising markets and preserve capital in falling markets through diligent risk management.

Expectation of fund manager

April wrapped up with nearly three quarters of the market reporting and earnings ahead of expectations, and over 75% of companies exceeding expectations. Little progress was made on the US-China trade front but both sides continued to speak optimistically and discussions were planned for early May. As always, the portfolio will continue to be constructed bottom-up with a focus on valuation, fundamentals and momentum. Today the portfolio continues to exhibit a stronger valuation edge than in recent years as valuation spreads have widened.

Steven L. Pollack, CFA

Steven L. Pollack, CFA

Mr. Pollack is the equity portfolio manager for Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Equity product. He is in his fifteenth year with the firm. He joined the firm from Hughes Investments where he spent twelve years as an equity portfolio manager, managing value equity across the market capitalization spectrum. He also oversaw the outside investment managers who manage assets for Hughes' pension plan. He began his career at Hughes as an Investment Analyst where he spent four years covering a variety of industries and sectors. Prior to that, he was with Remington, Inc., and Arthur Anderson & Co. Mr. Pollack is a graduate from Georgia Institute of Technology and holds an M.B.A. from The Anderson School of Management at the University of California at Los Angeles. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. He has thirty-one years of investment experience.

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Fiscal product treatment

The fund is established in Luxembourg and is subject to the Luxembourg tax laws and regulations. The fund is not liable to pay any corporation, income, dividend or capital gains tax in Luxembourg. The fund is subject to an annual subscription tax ('tax d'abonnement') in Luxembourg, which amounts to 0.05% of the net asset value of the fund. This tax is included in the net asset value of the fund. The fund can in principle use the Luxembourg treaty network to partially recover any withholding tax on its income.

Fiscal treatment of investor

The fiscal consequences of investing in this fund depend on the investor's personal situation. For private investors in the Netherlands real interest and dividend income or capital gains received on their investments are not relevant for tax purposes. Each year investors pay income tax on the value of their net assets as at 1 January if and inasmuch as such net assets exceed the investor’s tax-free allowance. Any amount invested in the fund forms part of the investor's net assets. Private investors who are resident outside the Netherlands will not be taxed in the Netherlands on their investments in the fund. However, such investors may be taxed in their country of residence on any income from an investment in this fund based on the applicable national fiscal laws. Other fiscal rules apply to legal entities or professional investors. We advise investors to consult their financial or tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in this fund in their specific circumstances before deciding to invest in the fund.

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